The Rozzers had Centenary Theatre, Berkhamsted jumping with their tribute to Sting and The Police on 9 May, from Walking On The Moon to Every Little Thing She Does is Magic to the ever-popular Roxanne. Lyn Drummond was in attendance. The original Police’s signature sound was a masterful blend of rock, reggae, and punk, each […]
More than 50,000 hours of targeted hotspot patrols have now been delivered across Hertfordshire as part of ongoing work to crack down on crime, anti-social behaviour and violence in town centres and neighbourhoods. Operation Hotspot, an initiative launched by the Police & Crime Commissioner with funding secured by his office, focuses on town centres and […]
The much-loved Midnight Walk returns on Saturday 20 June at Roman Park, Aylesbury. Organised by Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity, this special event brings the community together for an evening of remembrance, celebration, and connection, all while supporting vital hospice care. Solstice Unwind is a new feature and takes place before the Midnight Walk at Roman […]
As the weather improves and many people are spending more time in their gardens or away from home, it can increase opportunities for criminals to target homes. Warmer weather means people tend to spend more time outdoors, using gardening, leisure equipment or going on trips. This can leave homes vulnerable to burglars who are on […]
National canal charity Canal & River Trust has completed a £7 million 14-month programme of statutory safety works at Wilstone Reservoir near Tring. The works, which were required under the Reservoir Act, included driving 1,400 steel piles into the reservoir’s 1,350-metre-long embankments to strengthen them. Built in 1802 to supply water to the Grand Union […]
Dacorum Borough Council is holding its annual Armed Forces Day celebration on Saturday 27 June, in Gadebridge Park from 12-4pm. This special event is a chance to recognise and show appreciation for the dedication and service of our Armed Forces community, including serving personnel, veterans, cadets, and their families. Go along for an afternoon packed […]
Families looking for memorable days out this May half term will find plenty to enjoy at National Trust places throughout Hertfordshire. Across the region, sites are gearing up for a lively week of family-friendly entertainment. Young adventurers can get stuck into hands‑on outdoor experiences, enjoy seasonal trails, try creative activities, and explore the countryside in […]
Naomi MacKay climbed aboard as Priscilla Queen of the Desert rolled into Aylesbury at the Waterside Theatre, running until Saturday 8 May. Priscilla Queen of the Desert is a vibrant, feel-good spectacle that fully embraces its message of love, acceptance, and unapologetic individuality. Packed with non-stop dazzling visuals, iconic music, and heartfelt storytelling, this show […]
Officers in Dacorum have released images of a man they would like to speak to following the theft of some shopping from the doorstep of a house in Cow Roast in Tring. The homeowner was unloading the shopping from his car at around 6pm on Friday 1 May, when the theft occurred. Officers believe the […]
When the soaring pop ballad The Power of Love cut through an eager audience waiting for the start of a concert at Berkhamsted Civic Centre on 2 May, we knew this was going to be a memorable night of 80’s music nostalgia, as the band’s lead singer Lee Reboul promised, Lyn Drummond reports. Formed in Cambridge […]
The Friends of Tring Church Heritage (FOTCH) last year launched a major appeal to ensure that the Norman walls of the magnificent medieval building at the heart of the town stay strong and tall for generations to come. Already well over £40,000 has been raised and with the work on the turret roof now completed, […]
More than 9,000 Herts parents, including a growing number in Berkhamsted, Tring and surrounding villages, have agreed to wait until at least the end of Year 9 (age 14) to buy their child a smartphone – due to growing evidence linking early smartphone-use to an array of harms. Smartphone Free Childhood, a grassroots movement of […]